WTF? how can u defend a criminal like that? if that were my family member i would want him put away before he does it again or the sick bastard did it to my daughters. this dude needs to get thrown in the slammer where he will get beat and taken advantage of. WOW!!!!!! back him %100? so u are ok with some dumbass kid doing things like this? i think u should get thrown in jail for admitting that its ok for a dirtball kid to do this

hannah: Nobody uses the "drunk plea" anymore.

shellbytrcy Sorry you have such a monster like Dustin as a nephew but face it he did this to Sandy and he should get life in prison. I dont see how anyone could do such a thing.You keep backing him like you say you are.But that dont make him a better person.Lets face it all he is ,is a scumbag. But we will still pray for him but we still think he should get life. Hes no good.

She should have the freedom to read this blog and even put input into it. I think its nuts that this has turned into an attack on his family for doing what families are supposed to do. I, being a realative of Sandy's dont even understand or agree with it. We should use this site for information, to answer questions and maybe get some answers not to persecute INNOCENT people, as his family are. They are going through a difficult time too! They did not want or ask for this to happen. I cant believe people. That is a Great question. Would you be any different if it were your family? You still have to live everyday, you still have to go on with what happened. There lives do not just get patched no matter if he is found guilty or innocent no different than Sandy or her families lives.

If you can't handle reading the posts on this article, I suggest you don't read them. Your making it harder on yourself than you need to.

What If this was your family member and u had to explain to your 9 year old son why his cousin is on the tv or newspapers? Or his little brother you have to explain the same thing too,you might think a little different about the situation! Remember there is family that love them on both sides of the story!!

the sad thing about this whole blog stuff is that its for people to ask questions or give insight mostly for the people connected! Not for all the horrible things people say on here. The way people want to hurt other people. Its so nuts! I myself will not be on this blog any more and think the family and friends of Sandy should not either. It has turned into a big gossip website and its not right!!! Thank u Sandy's neice for ur understanding and patience! (Reading and dealing with all these idiots) u have way more patients then me!! My prayers are still going for Sandy and her family!!

Shelby, apparently your nephew is a few french fries short of a happy meal.

Does that even NEED to be explained?! They are his FAMILY they are doing what FAMILY does.

Can one of you defenders of Dustin answer why his DNA was on her pubic region?? I get that he may have had DNA at her house if he was there...but answer why his DNA was on her pubic region and you think he still might be innocent??? Unreal. Keep your heads in the sand.

My thoughts and prayers are with Sandy and both families.

I would like to answer the question to "where did they get his DNA?" Dustin has cooperated 100% They questioned him numerous times. He offered his clothes all the way down to his boxers and shoes, without being asked to. He also agreed to go to the hospital and give a dna sample/ blood/hair u name it he did for the police. I know all this because Dustin is my nephew and i back him 100%...Im suppose to and so is the rest of his family and friends!!!!! Again my prayers go out to Sandy and her family!!

For thouse of u defending Dustin come on now it shows he did it. The creep needs to pay for what he did. Sandy was a great woman and because of him she will never be the same.Hes a monster.And he should get life in prison. I do know him and not just of him and hes scum.

Just a side note. EVERYBODY questioned (including Dustin) has been cooperative with the investigation and yes he had been in the house. He was friends with Sandy's kids. As we all no though even Guilty people sometimes cooperate with the law and sometimes friends turn out to be not so great friends... Not saying that Dustin is... just saying it happens

First of all no one knows everything that happened and probably never will. I feel for the familys involved and my prayers are with them. As for the person who ever it may be I hope they rot in jail. No one deserves that, I will admitt it looks bad with all the evidence but the verdict is not in yet and those who pass judgement will someday have judgement passed on them. As for a few of you on here pointing fingers and defending Dustin neither of you will know the end result until it happens and until then you all need to mind your own business and shut up instead of concentrating on what others are writting put your energy in the family's who need support at this time. And for the comment about the trailer court-that was stupid its a home no matter where you live get off here and go focus on the families involved.

IBCNU - sorry I just seen your comment. Unfortunatly I personally did not meet him, my sister and mom and cousins know him. Sandy's kids were friends with him so obviously they did not see something like this coming from him. I dont know whether he did it or not only time will tell. No matter what the outcome, I want you and his family to know that you are in our prayers. Even if he is found guilty that in know way means that you guys dont feel sorry for what he did, but it always dosnt mean that you should be held responsible for it or have to deal with people attacking you.

they actually found more then his hat as they said at court today. Non the less. My prayers still go out to his family and I totally understand thier being behind him... it is what family is for. There is nothing my child could do... I would be there for them throughout ANYTHING. I may be disappointed but I would still be there for them.

First off i would like to say thanks to Sandys neice. I know Sandy and her kids very well as do i Dustin. So to all you people that think you know what happened you dont have a clue. Nobody does. From my understanding all they found was a hat. Which that dont prove anything. I know he would never do anything like that to her. He respected her even when the other kids around there didnt. You guys dont have a clue what that trailer court is like. So to ya'll that wanna run your mouths maybe you should look at your own life is it that bad that you have nothing better to do then sit on here and gossip about people that are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!!!!!!!!!

"Authorities said evidence located in the initial crime scene search of Cole's residence led investigators to Sperb."
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This was in a Madison article. Sounds like they got his DNA in relation to this crime. Also sounds like they actually did have a suspect.

i wonder if he was intoxicated on the legal man made poison...ok i dont really wonder...i think we all know...

One last thing and this is for Jwhite81

I take it you met dustin before correct ?

What is your honest opinion about him , if this stuff didnt come up .

Also I want you to know if he did do this Im with everyone on here he get locked up for a long time theres no excuse dont matter who you are .

Point Im making is if you knew dustin you would be in total shock that he would of done somthing like this for those who know him am I correct ?

Sandy is my aunt. First of all Im going to give an update on her. Doctors are hopful that she will make a close to full recovery. She is still not talking very well, but she gets better everyday. It truely is a miracle. I would like to thank everyone for thier constant prayers, I really believe that they helped! Secondly, Dustin... I dont understand why ppl are attacking his family and friends THEY did nothing wrong, they are doing what family and friends are suppose to do. I dont know anyone that wouldnt be there to support someone ACCUSED of something horrible. If he is found guilty then persecute him, not his family and friends, its ugly and unfair and not even Sandy would approve of that kind of behavior. Lastly, God Bless you all for your constant prayers, God Bless Sandy and her whole family AND God Bless Dustin's family and friends. AND P.S CSI is a t.v show, I think that the state lab got the results out very fast for as back logged as they are.

It's my understanding that the boy has been cooperating with the investigation from the begining, given many statements, and offered anything that the police have requested, I imagine that this includes his DNA. I won't pretend to know all of the facts, however what I have heard about the DNA match is that what was matched is somewhat weak evidence of any wrongdoing. I believe he knew this woman, and was most likely in her house at some time or another, and so DNA would be present. Regardless, the extent of his cooperation makes me lean towards not guilty.

Thank you for the update!

markr-Thanks for explaining!
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I am wondering if he committed a sex crime or other violent crime as a juvenile that would get his DNA on file, but not show up on CCAP. Or if he was a suspect in this case and they got a sample for that purpose. Anyway, I was quite certain that they did not get his DNA in relation to any of the crimes on CCAP. So when/why did they get it? Just curious.

markr: My bet would be they requested it during the investigation. Not sure why the guy would provide it however. If I recall correctly in another case, authorities requested DNA samples from all males in the Janesville trailer park near the airport after the triple murder a few years ago.

Sarah--I think (if I am reading this correctly) that janesvillemom knows where they got the crime-scene DNA. She appears to be asking (intelligently) where they got his DNA to which that taken from the scene was compared for a positive match. Did they already have it from a previous sample, or was he a suspect from whom it was obtained during the course of the investigation.

First-degree sexual assault most likely centers around intercourse and unless the rapist wears a condom, I would think his DNA showed up via semen and/or hair. There could be multiple sources of DNA in a case like this. I do believe in "innocent until proven guilty in a court of law," but things don't look so good for this guy at this point. I will continue to keep Ms. Cole in my thoughts and prayers; I hope she can recover from this event.

janesvillemom - I'm sure more will come out in the future. DNA isn't taken for traffic offenses. Good god, everybody would have DNA on file if that were the case. Geez.

I agree with those who think this clown should get "life" or worse, but we need to be realistic. If you want harsh sentences befitting the crimes, you need to stop re-electing the same Democratic politicans that would rather coddle criminals, then move them next door to you.

Why did they have his DNA on file? Or was he tested in relation to this crime? His other offenses are all related to drinking and bad driving...do they take DNA for every arrest?

Well, IBCNU, maybe if you've been around for more than 3 days, you could have followed the story from the beginning.
The incident occurred in MAY. This is the end of JULY.
Rock County may not be CSI but they don't have the lab that did the DNA test. The STATE did. Rock County DOES have very good investigators.

And yes, his little friends from (what it appeared) never graduated 8th grade...that's why the other story had the comments pulled. You should know, you contributed.

If he is found guilty by a jury I hope he gets the maximum sentence allowable. This was a heinous crime committed by a despicable excuse for a human being. Even if the victim fully recovers her life will never be the same again. The guilty party deserves the same fate if not worse. Now it's time to let the legal process take it's course.

Do you know how backed up the State Crime Lab is?? Reread the article. She was sexually assaulted, also. DNA was taken and the DNA came back to him. Think about that for 5 seconds.

Little friends defending him, What makes you 100 % sure he did it ?

Cant you even wait till they have some evidence that shows he was the person that did this , I have not seen 1 post listing anything that is solid proof .

Dont get me wrong if he is quilty then he deserves everything he has comming .

But I find it very strange that they took this long to arrest him .

And to be honest Rock County is not CSI if they were this would of been done and over in the first week .

Lets just keep an open mind , and if he is quilty then all your comments will be in order .

Just wait, all his little friends have been blowing up the blogs defending him.
Soon, they will show up here. Be forewarned, it's like reading a 1st-grader's essay.

I hoped and prayed every nite since the day Sandy was found that this monster would get arrested! Sandy is a very loving and caring woman she knew this guy and would have never expected him to hurt her like he did! She gladly opened her door to everyone! She is recovering but may never be the same after what has happened to her! I pray that he gets the maximum sentence and It includes LIFE IN PRISON!